Shakespeare's Legacy 400

2016 marks 400 years since Shakespeare's death - 400 years of his enduring legacy. All over the world, Shakespeare lovers are marking this event with special celebrations.

As proud members of the Shakespeare Theatre Association, SF Shakes is celebrating with Shakespeare theatres across the globe at weareshakespeare.com. Share your love of Shakespeare by uploading a short video, or find a Shakespeare event near you on the interactive map.

April 13, 2016 - ShotzSF will present a benefit performance for SF Shakes at PianoFight, 144 Taylor St in SF. The theme will be "Shakespeare Mash-up," and all proceeds after expenses will go to support SF Shakes programs.

April 23, 2016, 9am-12pm - Cal Shakes joins Orinda Action Day at the Orinda Library Plaza. Join the community for a day of service to keep Orinda clean and green. Orinda Intermediate School's seventh grade students have been working with Cal Shakes teaching artist Trish Tillman and will perform a scene from Henry VIII.

April 23, 2016 is Cal Shakes Day, proclaimed by Orinda Mayor Victoria Smith, in honor of the 400 year legacy of William Shakespeare (and his birthday), the 25-year anniversary of Cal Shakes at the Bruns Amphitheater, their 42nd season drawing on the power of authentic and inclusive theater, and the first year of their incoming Artistic Director, Eric Ting.

May 6-14, 2016 The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program presents Cardenio, at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater, 1127 Market Street, San Francisco. Written by Stephen Greenblatt and Charles Mee, this modern romantic farce gives Shakespeare a shake-up.